Cornwall Christmas Market Returns to Wadebridge Next Weekend

Cornwall’s largest Christmas experience returns next week, bringing three days packed with festive entertainment, artisan makers and plenty of seasonal cheer. The Cornwall Christmas Market is back at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge from Friday 12th December to Sunday 14th December.

With Santa, real reindeer, more than 130 stallholders and 24 live performances across two stages, the organisers describe it as a traditional Christmas experience filled with food, drink, music and handmade gifts.

Tickets are limited per session and pre booking is recommended at cornwallchristmasmarket.co.uk. CornishStuff followers get 10 percent off tickets using the code CORNISHSTUFF.

A Packed Weekend of Festive Fun

The market promises a winter wonderland atmosphere, complete with a giant Christmas tree, mulled wine, cider and a choice of festive food from street vendors. Visitors can enjoy choirs, singers, performers and sea shanty groups throughout the weekend.

Families can take part in an Elf Trail, send a Letter to Santa and meet Santa himself in his grotto. His reindeer will also be at the venue, visiting from the North Pole.

Across the venue, more than 130 independent traders will be selling handcrafted gifts, arts and crafts, local food and drink and unique stocking fillers. The organisers say it is a chance to find special presents while soaking up the seasonal atmosphere.

Dates, Times and Venue

The Royal Cornwall Events Centre will host the three day market at the indoor, all weather venue with free parking close by.

Friday 12th December
5pm to 8.30pm, noted as a relaxed evening suited to couples and friends.

Saturday 13th December
10am to 7.30pm.

Sunday 14th December
10am to 4pm.

What to Expect Inside

The event is supported by Official Made in Cornwall and delivered by Live Events South West, who also organise the Fowey Christmas Market and Cathedral Christmas Market.

Visitors will find entertainment across two stages, street food stalls and a bar offering seasonal drinks. The scent of gingerbread and mulled wine, twinkling lights and carol singing from Cornish choirs are described as part of the experience.

Inside the exhibition halls, traders include artists, artisans and food producers such as Stacey Sibley Artist, Cherry Trees Cornwall, Cornish Chillies, Cape Cornwall Rum Co, Padstow Candle Company, Cornish Cheese Co, Tarquin’s Gin, The Cornish Larder, Knightor Winery and many more.

The organisers say the event attracts families, couples and groups of friends looking for a festive day out and is now Cornwall’s largest Christmas event of the season.

How to Book

Tickets and full details are available at cornwallchristmasmarket.co.uk. Sessions are capped to keep the experience comfortable and pre booking is highly recommended.

CornishStuff readers can use the code CORNISHSTUFF for 10 percent off tickets.